What to eat in Šibenik
The same Dalmatian menu as the rest of the coast, plus one dish named after the river town by Krka — Skradin risotto.
- Black risotto
- Cuttlefish risotto
- Pašticada
- Beef stewed for hours
- Brudet
- A fish stew, here made with mullet
Šibenik's kitchen is Dalmatian: fish and shellfish come first, slow-cooked meat is for Sundays and holidays, and one dish belongs specifically to this stretch of coast — Skradin risotto, named after the river town on the Krka. This is a guide to what actually gets ordered.
Black risotto and pašticada
Black risotto, cuttlefish risotto coloured by its own ink, is on the menu at Konoba Šjor. Pašticada, beef stewed for hours in wine and spices until it falls apart on the fork, is a speciality at Konoba Nostalgija.
Brudet with mullet
Brudet, a thick fish stew cooked in one pot with wine and onion, is made here with mullet and is also on the menu at Konoba Nostalgija.
Skradin risotto — a dish tied to the river
Skradin risotto is named after Skradin, Krka's other entrance town, where it is made from veal or beef stewed for hours until the meat falls apart into the rice. It is on the menu in Šibenik too, at Konoba Šjor.
Where to find these dishes
- Konoba Šjor serves black risotto and Skradin risotto on the same menu.
- Konoba Nostalgija serves pašticada and mullet brudet.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
What is black risotto?
Cuttlefish risotto, coloured by its own ink — on the menu at Konoba Šjor in Šibenik.
What is Skradin risotto, and how does it differ from black risotto?
A meat version, made from stewed veal or beef, named after the town of Skradin on the Krka — black risotto is made from seafood.
Where can you eat pašticada in Šibenik?
On the menu at Konoba Nostalgija, alongside mullet brudet.
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